An ergonomic plastics degating tool that employs by-pass cutting rather than conventional compression cutting to produce clean, flat cuts without edge deformation is available from Xuron Corp. of Saco, Maine. The Xuron® Model 2175A Maxi-Shear Flush Cutter is ideal for removing molded plastic parts from sprues because it employs by-pass cutting which produces clean, flat cuts without the edg...

Metrigraphics, a process development and manufacturing resource for ultra-miniature passive circuits and structures, has announced it has developed an advanced process for creating high aspect ratio three-dimensional microstructures. Precision electroforming can create three-dimensional, single or complex, multi-layer microstructures. Geometric options are unlimited because the X, Y, Z str...

Sil-Pro has announced the completion of 6,000 additional square feet of ISO Class 7 cleanroom space. The new space is a response to an increased demand for contract manufacturing/assembly applications, as well as thermoplastic molding, by new and existing customers...

Protomold provides quick-turn thermoplastic injection molding often used for prototyping, bridge tooling and short-run manufacturing up to 10,000+ parts. We use advanced aluminum alloy molds that allow us to eliminate the costly and time-consuming custom engineering that normally goes into the development of tooling. Protomold offer hundreds of engineering-grade resins that produce molded parts that are strong and can have excellent finishes.

Connecticut Spring & Stamping (CSS), a manufacturer of precision parts for the medical, aerospace, firearms and defense industries worldwide, announces that it has further expanded its capabilities to include fineblanking, ideal for economically producing highly complex...

At Crescent Industries 3D printed models have been used to speed up the molding process by using them for design review, quality inspection, product fixtures and end of arm tooling. These 3D components provide beneficial uses at Crescent for the following reasons...

MRPC recently released a new overview sheet highlighting their molded part design and tooling capabilities for implantable medical device components, those meant for long-term implementation inside the human body...

PTI will be offering their customers a high-heat molding process commonly used with plastic resins like PEEK. This new molding cell has two injection molding machines outfitted for handling high process temperatures as high as 850° F and mold...

Fabrico Medical works with medical OEMs and contract manufacturers to test and recommend the right materials, converting services, and advanced assembly methods in order to deliver high quality medical device components and finished products...

Integrated 3D Manufacturing, pioneers in 3D printed, opened its new headquarters in The Dalles, OR. The company manufactures complex metal products in a repeatable, reliable manufacturing process serving industrial applications...